Chief Minister of the Indian state of Karnataka H.D. Kumaraswamy (C) speaks on a cellular telephone while leaving a meeting in New Delhi, 06 October 2007, enroute for Bangalore. Karnataka is set to witness the collapse of its second coalition government in a span of 20 months and prospects of mid-term assembly polls with the 'betrayed' BJP deciding to withdraw support to the H D Kumaraswamy government after the JDS denied power transfer to it. The abrupt end to the 20-month-old marriage between JDS and BJP after they cobbled up a surprise alliance to rule the state was expected in the wake of escalating strains in their relations and JD(S) sending clear signals that it was not for handing over the baton to the saffron party on October three as agreed earlier. AFP PHOTO/ Manpreet ROMANA (Photo credit should read MANPREET ROMANA/AFP/Getty Images)

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BENGALURU — Continuing his tirade against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, JD (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Monday said the Karnataka Government has handed over IAS officer DK Ravi's death case to the CBI due to directions from the Congress High Command and not out of respect for the people of the state.

"I'm really surprised by the reply of the Karnataka Chief Minister on the floor of the house. He only handed over the case to the CBI after directions from Congress High Command and not out of respect for demand of people of Karnataka," said Kumaraswamy.

"Chief Minister referred the investigation to CBI, due to pressure created by not only people of the state but family of the officer. He was behaving like a dictator, the people of the state have taught him a lesson. We also demand the resignation of state home minister," said Yeddyurappa.

Earlier in the day, Siddaramaiah announced a CBI inquiry into the IAS officer's death case in the legislative assembly.

He said that his government has decided to hand over the mysterious death issue to the CBI, bowing to the sentiments of people and parents of the IAS officer.

The Karnataka Government's decision came after Congress president Sonia Gandhi assured the IAS officer's family of a fair probe into his death.

The opposition parties have so far rejected reports of personal reasons behind the death and alleged a cover-up attempt by the government as the officer was known for taking on the sand and land mafia.

The IAS officer, posted as Joint Commissioner in Commercial Tax Department, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his apartment by his wife on March 16. The police suspect it to be a case of suicide, though no note was found from around the officer's body.